Mariyam Waheedha

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Mariyam Waheedha
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Waheedha at the launching event of the feature film Zoya, 2023
Born (1984-09-05) 5 September 1984 (age 40)
Malé
NationalityMaldivian
Occupation(s)Actress, News editor
Years active2019–present

Mariyam Waheedha (born 5 September 1984) is a Maldivian film actress and a news editor.

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Career

Prior to her acting career, Waheedha worked as a news editor.

She made her film debut in the Ravee Farooq-directed web series Ehenas, where she portrayed the character Zidhu, a colleague of a bullied and sexually abused male victim. [1] Her performance and the series received mainly positive reviews from critics. [1] Aishath Maahaa reviewing for Dho? wrote: "Considering [she] is a dedbutant, [she] has done an outstanding job in the series". [2] [3]

She then took on the role of Shiflyn, an enthusiastic and bubbly character in the office comedy sitcom Office Loabi developed by Amyna Mohamed. [4] The series along with her performance received positive reviews from critics, where Ahmed Rasheed from MuniAvas praised Mariyam Waheedha's performance, highlighting the excellent integration of a unique concept for viewers. [4] Following this, she made a brief appearance in Ali Seezan's web series Dhoadhi , which narrates the story of two troubled individuals and their journey to attain the love and affection they desire. [5]

In 2023, Waheedha played supporting roles in two projects from Dark Rain Entertainment; Ahmed Zareer-directed romantic drama film Beeveema centered around the reunion of former lovers twenty-two years after their graduation, and Ali Shifau-directed romantic film Hindhukolheh . [6] [7] Both films received predominantly positive reviews from critics. [6] She then collaborated with Aishath Rishmy for her romantic comedy web series Yaaraa, which explores the polar opposite lives of two sisters faced with the realities of relationships. [8] In the series, she portrayed the character Riyaasha, an adopted child of the family seeking a heartwarming romantic relationship. [9] She next collaborated with Ameena Ahmed for her romantic drama web series Hama Emme Meehekey, where she played the role of a gossip-loving and dependable friend. [10]

Filmography

Feature film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2023 Beeveema Raniya's classmate [6]
2023 Hindhukolheh Kiara's colleague [7]
2023 Free Delivery Sush [11]
2023ZoyaZoya’s sister [12]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef(s)
2019–2022 Ehenas ZidhuMain role; 22 episodes [3]
2022 Office Loabi ShiflynMain role; 10 episode [4]
2022 Dhoadhi ShaanyRecurring role; 4 episodes [5]
2022 Biruveri Vaahaka DheemaMain role; Episode: "Lakunu" [13]
2023–2024 Yaaraa RiyaashaMain role; 34 episodes [9]
2023 Hama Emme Meehekey NadheemaMain role; 10 episodes [10]
2023 Gareena MuslimaRecurring role [14]
2023 Girlfriends HerselfGuest role; Episode: "Click Click Click" [15]

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